
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Hill Neighborhood of Union City, NJ from $900 (116 Rentals)
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711A 27th St

1620 Palisade Ave

207 39th St

210 36th St

3508 Palisade Ave

513 25th St

135 40th St

115 20th St

226 49th St
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514 Monastery Pl

3515 New York Ave

712 23rd St

One23

1810 Palisade Ave, Unit 1R

906 20th St

542 41st St

4301 Park Ave

1500 Bergenline Ave

4409 Palisade Ave
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2600 Summit Ave

Union City Apartments

The Stella on Park

4809-4813 Broadway

718 Sip St

728 29th St

620 38th St

620 38th St

541 42nd St

4601-4603 Hudson Ave
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226 49th St

The Altessa

Bergenline Lux

722 27th St

The Avenue

The Mayflower

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5516 Hudson Ave, Unit 2R

3718 Park Ave

581 60th St

6311 Dewey Ave
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1451 52nd St, Unit 1

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5410 Adams St, Unit Ground

223 50th St, Unit 1A

6010 JFK Blvd E

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691 Boulevard E, Unit 1

Riverside Terrace

1300 43rd St

1208 50th St

4317 Cottage Ave

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Union Hill, Union City, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hill Studio Apartments | $2,922 | $1,500 | $4,202 |
| Union Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,213 | $1,460 | $7,417 |
| Union Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,943 | $2,000 | $7,500 |
| Union Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,017 | $2,500 | $7,624 |
| Union Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,671 | $2,500 | $5,995 |
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There are currently 116 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Union Hill Neighborhood of Union City, NJ.
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Cheapest Available Union Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Hill area of Union City, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at 525 60th St priced from $1,700. The Mayflower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Union Hill apartments for rent in Union City, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 525 60th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Mayflower | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Harborview Weehawken | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Riverside Terrace | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Avalon North Bergen | S1-606 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Rebeka 5800 | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 57 Eleven Kennedy | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,307 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Hill, NJ
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Hill area is the $1.83 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 3309 Liberty in the in the Union Hill neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Union Hill apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Hudson Lofts starting at $3,250 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Union Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3309 Liberty | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| The Hudson Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| 5211 Cottage Ave, Unit NB 2nd Floor | 5211 Cottage Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Solo at Hudson | 7 | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| 3604 - Park Avenue Palisades | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 1451 52nd St, Unit 1 | 1451 52nd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Rebeka 5800 | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| 5410 Adams St, Unit Ground | 5410 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Park West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 5516 Hudson Ave, Unit 2R | 5516 Hudson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUnion Hill, Union City, NJ
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Among cities in New Jersey for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Weehawken High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Hill is under $2,307.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Union Hill is 525 60th St which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Union Hill costs $3,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Union Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Union Hill?
Cheap apartments in Union Hill have an average cost of $180 which is $3,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Hill.
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